Arrest

Nassau County Officials Alert Public to Jury Duty Scam Calls Threatening Arrest

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Nassau County, Florida — Local authorities are issuing an urgent alert about a phone scam in which individuals, impersonating court officials, are threatening residents with arrest unless they pay for supposed missed jury duties. The Nassau County Clerk of Court’s Office has highlighted an alarming rise in these fraudulent activities over the past week. Mitch Keiter, Chief of Staff and Operations at the Clerk’s Office, stated that the callers cunningly use the names of actual court staff to enhance the credibility of their demands, thereby deceiving the recipients into believing the call is legitimate. These … Read more

Iowa Man Found Guilty in Murder of Police Officer During Arrest Attempt

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Algona, Iowa – A local jury found Kyle Ricke, 43, guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an Algona police officer during an attempted arrest. The verdict was delivered on Thursday after a brief deliberation, potentially sentencing Ricke to life imprisonment. The courtroom was reported to be packed with family and friends of Officer Kevin Cram, 33, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. This sentencing is set for Aug. 21. On a routine patrol, Officer Cram had acknowledged a warrant for Ricke’s arrest related to harassment charges. Upon spotting Ricke, … Read more

DC Superior Court Orders House Arrest for Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting Amid Trial Delays

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Washington, D.C. – Following a delay in his scheduled trial due to conflicts in the prosecution’s schedule, Calvon Brown, 31, has been placed under house arrest by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian. Brown faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in March. The altercation, which unfolded at Lee’s Liquors on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, involved Brown allegedly engaging in a physical confrontation with the victim before firing a gun, resulting in the victim being shot in the buttocks. Despite the violent nature of the incident, … Read more

Idaho Man Wins $250,000 Settlement, Prioritizes Police Accountability Over Monetary Gain After Unlawful Arrest Incident

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KUNA, Idaho — Mick Heikkola, a longtime resident of Kuna, Idaho, experienced a distressing encounter with local law enforcement that led to a significant legal settlement and institutional changes within the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. After a misunderstanding escalated during what began as a routine task of disposing of outdated prescriptions, Heikkola found himself under arrest and his perceptions of police drastically altered. On a January afternoon in 2023, Heikkola decided to drop off old prescriptions at his local police station. Curious about the technology inside a police SUV parked outside, he peered into the … Read more